Azhagiya Manavala Perumal Kayalpattinam

Azhagiya Manavala Perumal, Kayalpattinam

Vaishnavite Temples - Thoothukudi

God

Azhagiya Manavala Perumal, facing east

Goddess

Sreedevi and Bhoodevi along with main deity and in separate shrines, facing east

Other Deities

Garudan, Anjaneya, Viswaksenar, Azhwars

Azhagiya Manavala Perumal Kayalpattinam is a small east facing temple with a single Prakaram. There are separate shrines for goddesses Sreedevi and Bhoodevi in the southeast and northwest corner of the Prakaram respectively. There are indications of an outer Prakaram looking at the balipeedam and mandapam outside, but it does not exist now. The entrance gate leads into a mandapam followed by the Maha Mandapam and an Ardha Mandapam before the sanctum sanctorum of the main deity. The main deity is in a standing posture with his consorts.

Holy Water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

Azhagiya Manavala Perumal Kayalpattinam is an old temple. Historical information is not available as of now. Kayalpattinam is known for its many mosques, some of which are very old. Kayalpattinam (old name Korkai, Kayal) was a famous port dating back to the first century CE, finding mention in ancient scriptures including that of Marco Polo.

Legend

No information

Directions

Azhagiya Manavala Perumal Kayalpattinam is about 9 kilometers north of Tiruchendur. Take the Thoothukudi road and continue straight without turning left to Arumuganeri to reach Azhagiya Manavala Perumal Kayalpattinam. There are 2 Shiva temples also at Kayalpattinam.

Stay and Food

None locally. The closest is Tiruchendur where there are many hotels, lodges, and restaurants for a comfortable stay and good food. Tiruchendur is about 40 kilometers south of Thoothukudi and 55 kilometers southeast of Tirunelveli. It is a well-connected coastal town.

Vaishnavite Temples

Tamilnadu Temples